Tax Compliance Manager

CITADEL Pacific Ltd.; Metro Manila; In loco; PHP 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

CITADEL Pacific Ltd. seeks an experienced Tax and Compliance Manager to oversee the group’s tax function, ensuring timely filings, planning and compliance. You will work with the Tax Director and Finance leaders to implement tax strategies and manage audits with government authorities.

The role requires CPA credentials with substantial tax experience, leadership capability, and strong advisory skills to optimize tax positions across multiple entities.

Competenze

• CPA with 8–10 years in tax compliance and BIR matters.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of tax laws; international tax experience is a plus.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in Finance, Operations, Procurement or HR.

Mansioni

• Oversee the Group's entire tax function including compliance, advisory, audits, and planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation, review and filing of all national and local tax returns and statutory compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison with BIR, PEZA, BOI and other government agencies, leading audits and disputes.
• Manage the tax provision process and support financial reporting, including current and deferred tax calculations.
• Provide strategic tax advice on transactions, restructurings and incentives to ensure tax efficiency.
• Lead tax-related projects, process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Develop and coach the tax team, coordinating with Finance, Legal and external advisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Tax Director.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Tax advisory

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Pressure management

Formazione

CPA

Strumenti

Tax software

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY The Tax and Compliance Manager ensures relevant tax matters, filings and all other relatedrequirements are prepared complete, accurately and on time. The Manager works hand inhand with the Tax Director, Finance leaders, the CGS team, and other relevant stakeholdersin executing tax planning strategies, activities and projects. The position helps design andformulate tax saving measures and initiatives for the various companies that may beassigned. This role is the primary representative for tax audits and disputes with the variousstakeholders including government agencies such as BIR, BOC, PEZA, BOI, etc.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Oversee the Group's entire tax function, including compliance, advisory, audits, tax planning,and alignment with overall business and Group strategies. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, review, and filing of all national and local tax returns, schedules, reconciliations, and statutory compliance requirements, while monitoringand cascading new tax laws, regulations, and developments across the organization. Serve as the primary liaison with BIR, PEZA, BOI, and other government agencies, leadingtax audits, investigations, disputes, and related correspondences. Manage the Group's tax provision process and support financial reporting requirements,including the review of current and deferred tax calculations and tax-related disclosures. Provide strategic tax advice and support to the Group on transactions, contracts, investments,restructurings, incentives, and other operational matters to ensure tax efficiency andcompliance Review significant transactions, accounting treatments, and business initiatives to assess taximplications and recommend appropriate tax positions. Lead tax-related projects, process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and specialstudies, as may be required, to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen taxcompliance. Manage and develop the tax team through coaching, performance management, successionplanning, and capability-building initiatives, while collaborating closely with Finance, CGS, Legal, Procurement, HR, and external advisors. All other tasks that may be assigned by the Tax Director

DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY

Recommend decisions concerning the Group's day-to-day tax compliance, tax reporting,tax audit management, and routine tax advisory matters Represent the Group before tax authorities, determine appropriate tax treatments forordinary business transactions, and implement tax governance and control measures. Decisions involving material tax exposures, tax settlements, significant tax planninginitiatives, tax positions with substantial financial impact, or matters outside establishedpolicies shall be escalated to the Tax Director, CFO, and President and Group CFO, asapplicable

QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) With at least 8-10 years of experience in tax compliance and BIR tax matters, includingminimum of 3 years in managerial role Extensive knowledge of tax laws and regulations International tax experience is a plus (but not required) Proven experience in leading, coaching, and developing tax staff, including performancemanagement, training, and capability building Demonstrated ability to manage and influence cross-functional stakeholders across Finance, Operations, Procurement, HR, and other business units Proven ability to develop and implement tax strategies Strong leadership skills, critical thinking and analytical skills Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines Good oral and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Proficiency in tax software and technology LICENSE/S OR CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

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